Table 1: Progress monitoring instruments used in SUD treatment.

User interface

Content

Administration

Number of items

Need for certification

Recommended test frequency

Price for use

Need of training before use

Electronic version

General symptom level

Social functioning

Relational functioning

Treatment alliance

Client satisfaction

Substance use

Motivation

Psychometric properties

The Alcohol and Drug Outcome Measure (ADOM) [7]

Developed for use in community-based outpatient addiction services, including community based "after care" programmes where outcomes can be measured over a period of time. Psychosocial functioning, and use of drugs.

Self-report

18 (20)

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Treatment start, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, discharge.

Free of charge

Required training and be familiar with the guidance contained in the ADOM guideline.

Not found

No

Yes

One question

No

Satisfaction with own recovery

Yes. Type and change in frequency of use

No

Adequate

Addiction severity assessment tool (ASAT) [8]

Measure of problem severity in daily functioning, relational functioning, dysphoric states, dependence severity, recovery skills and existential factors for adult SUD clients.

Self-report

27

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded. Self-report.

No recommended interval reported.

Yes, but price not reported

No mandatory training required.

Not found

Dysphoric states including anxiety, depression or irritability

Yes

Yes

No

No

Degree of use and function

No

Adequate

The Alcohol Treatment Outcome Measure (ATOM) [9]

Designed to measure the key outcomes of alcohol treatment whilst remaining a brief and easy to use clinical tool

Interview

32

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded. Two versions, one for clinical use and one for research.

0, 3, 6, 9 months

Free of charge

Training recommended.

Yes

General health and psychological well being

Yes

No

No

Yes

Mostly alcohol, screening for illegal drugs and medication

Yes

Adequate

Brief addiction monitor (BAM) [10]

 

A monitoring instrument designed to support measurement-based care and outcome assessment in speciality care settings

Self-report

17

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

7 - 30 days intervals

Free of charge

No mandatory training required.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Adequate

Brief treatment outcome measure (BTOM)

[11]

A monitor instrument for treatment outcomes for alcohol and other drug clients.

Interview

31

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

3 months intervals

Free of charge

No mandatory training required.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes. Type and frequency of use

No

Adequate

The Maudsley Addiction Profile (MAP) [12]

A core research instrument designed as a resource for treatment services wishing to undertake outcome studies.

Therapist administered questionnaire

60

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Entering treatment, and intervals at own choice

Free of charge

Training in interview technique. Approx. 1,5 hour.

Not found

Emotional or psychological symptoms, health symptoms and risk behaviour

Yes

No

No

No

Yes, type and amount used

No

Adequate

Methadone Treatment Index (MTI) [13]

Designed to monitor treatment progress with clients receiving methadone maintenance treatment.

Therapist administered questionnaire

45

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Report last four weeks, can be used every session

Free of charge

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

Adequate

Treatment outcomes Profile (TOP) [14]

A measure for change and progress to be used with individual clients and for health planning nationally.

Therapist administered questionnaire

38 originally, reduced to 20

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Treatment start and every 3 months

Free of charge

Yes, 3 hour course recommended

Not found

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Adequate

The outcome rating Scale (ORS) [5]

Used to track client functioning and the quality of therapeutic alliance over the course of psychotherapy

Self-report

4

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Beginning of each session

Free of charge for individual practitioners. Group, agencies or health org. for a fee.

No mandatory training required. Manuals available.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Adequate

Session rating scale (SRS) [4]

Used to track client functioning and the quality of therapeutic alliance over the course of psychotherapy

Self-report

4

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

End of each session

Free of charge for individual practitioners. Group, agencies or health org. for a fee.

No mandatory training required. Manuals available.

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Adequate

Outcome Questionnaire

(OQ-45.2) [6]

Designed to track client response during mental health treatment. Available alert for off-track progress.

Self-report

45

No, can be administered by all clinicians, no certification demanded.

Beginning of each session

License has to be purchased

No mandatory training required. Manuals available.

Yes, available in Norwegian

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Alert question on drug use

No

Adequate